Detroit Lions Sell Out The Final Preseason Game
The Detroit Lions announced this evening that they have reached a sellout for their final home preseason game against the New England Patriots Saturday, August 27 (kickoff set for 8 p.m. ET).
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The Detroit Lions announced this evening that they have reached a sellout for their final home preseason game against the New England Patriots Saturday, August 27 (kickoff set for 8 p.m. ET).
The Detroit Lions haven't been good since the turn of the century.
Since former general manager Matt Millen was hired in 2001, the Lions have largely been in an abyss, with losses in more than three-fourths of their games and avoiding double-digit defeats in only one season.
It's officially the "dog days" of training camp and intriguing stories seem hard to come by unless it's injury related topics you're interested in.
Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best sat out a second straight practice because of a concussion and, on at least one play, Stefan Logan took advantage.
The Lions and head coach Jim Schwartz were quick to squash reports that rookie receiver Titus Yong had reinjured his hamstring injury.
As training camp fights go, this was a heavyweight doozey. On a steamy Wednesday afternoon, DE Kyle Vanden Bosch and LT Corey Hilliard scuffled on three straight plays during team drills.
You can't blame Jerome Felton if he feels like he's in a bad movie spinoff - "Honey I shrunk the fullback's role."
They can fine him all they want, but Lions' All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh isn't likely to let the NFL soften him.
With the pre-season halfway over, here's a look at some of the key position battles for the Lions.
The Detroit Lions activated left tackle Jeff Backus on Sunday and the 11-year veteran practiced with the team for the first time this season.
The second time around was sloppy for the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions.
A come from behind win for the Detroit Lions as they beat the Cleveland Browns 30-28 on Friday night.
Detroit's top wide receiver Calvin Johnson is being kept out of the Lions' exhibition game against the Cleveland Browns as a precaution because of a bruised shoulder.
It's preseason game number 2 for the Lions tonight, Detroit travels to Cleveland for the annual great lakes classic.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May is leaving for the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job.
Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.
Dillon Dingler homered and drove in the tying run in the ninth, Matt Vierling's bloop single finished off Detroit's comeback as the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings on Sunday.
Mellissa Channell-Watkins, a Plymouth, Michigan, native, and two other defenders have signed with PWHL Detroit, the team said on Sunday.
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday in the 18700 block of Monica Street near Clarita Street, according to police.
Federal officials will sell a Romulus warehouse that was once intended to become a detention center, a court document says.
Traffic was snarled in Detroit for six hours early Tuesday in the aftermath of a wrong-way crash on I-75.
The Supreme Court rejected a Michigan family's argument that their home should have been sold at open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
The Supreme Court rejected a Michigan family's argument that their home should have been sold at open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The owner of Moore Honey estimated that only about a quarter of the 408 hives would survive.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
For many people in Detroit, Rosa Parks was a neighbor, mentor, colleague and friend.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May is leaving for the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job.
Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.
Dillon Dingler homered and drove in the tying run in the ninth, Matt Vierling's bloop single finished off Detroit's comeback as the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings on Sunday.
Mellissa Channell-Watkins, a Plymouth, Michigan, native, and two other defenders have signed with PWHL Detroit, the team said on Sunday.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
Investigation and cleanup from a two-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver shut down a busy section of southbound I-75 in Detroit for hours on Tuesday.
Good morning Family!, Happy Tuesday! Looking at lovely mild temps in the upper 70's today with plenty of sunshine. Tomorrow a few showers move in late afternoon and evening. Much warmer temps heading into the area by this weekend.
The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into how artificial intelligence can help with managing flight congestion by analyzing local weather, airport capacity and operational constraints.
Vice President JD Vance traveled to San Diego after what he called a productive trip to Switzerland to begin negotiations with Iran. CBS News has this report.
The FBI said two more men are facing charges in the investigation over an attempt to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House
